Townend - who gave the church beautiful songs like "In Christ Alone" and "How Deep the Father's Love" - explained his inspiration behind the album.

"Isaiah 11 presents an amazing image of a world where the Messiah's rule of justice and reconciliation is established: predator and prey living together in harmony, with a little child leading them," he said.

"Although the fullness of that prophecy is yet to come, as Christ leads us along his paths of grace through the confusion and trials of life, we can enjoy a foretaste of this glorious kingdom of justice, innocence and reconciliation today. These themes come together beautifully for me in this album's cover illustration."

Others teaming up with Stuart on the album were Gary Sadler, who co-wrote "An Altar of Remembrance", and Sam Cox, who features on "Singing Hallelujah".